| there's also an outdoor pool and a gym, plus coin-operated laundry facilities and regular evening socials. a 10-minute walk from shopping at charlotte premium outlets, this relaxed hotel off i-485 is 7 miles from carowinds amusement park. free perks include breakfast and parking. pets are welcome for a fee. warm, laid-back studios feature kitchens, sitting areas and sofabeds, as well as complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 11 min
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (28 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Mint Museum UPTOWN (17 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Fury 325 (13 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Carolina Harbor (15 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Lake Wylie (23 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (17 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Freedom Park (22 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Mint Museum Randolph (22 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. NASCAR Hall of Fame (17 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (19 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Billy Graham Library (13 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. U.S. National Whitewater Center (18 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. McDowell Nature Preserve (15 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Carowinds (9 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. | 
